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NOON-HEADLINES

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The F-B-I works to build a case against the man they believe is the
notorious Unabomber,
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and a small plane crashes in Botetourt County.
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plane-crash

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A small plane crashed this morning in Botetourt County at about 11:00.
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SUPER=05-Botetourt Co;

The Roanoke Regional Airport says a single engine Cessna aircraft went down
about ten miles Northeast of the airport between Troutville and Buchanan on
Route 11.
Three people were on board-- there are unconfirmed reports that three
people are hurt, their conditions are unknown.
Airport officials say the plane was diverted to Roanoke because of low
fuel--but it never made it to the airport.
We'll have more on this later in the newscast.
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BROWN

The White House says searchers today identified the body of Brown at the site
of a plane crash in Croatia.
Brown's plane went down yesterday near the coastal city of Dubrovnik.
A search of the crash site has turned up 33 bodies.
SUPER=03-Washington DC;

The Pentagon notes that the flight manifest indicates the plane was carrying
35 people.
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10;41:25
((GENERAL HOWELL ESTES; THERE APPEARS TO BE A DISCREPANCY, WE CAN ONLY SAY THE
THE SEARCH HAS BEEN EXTENSIVE, IT IS CONTINUING AS YOU KNOW, A NUMBER OF CHECKs
OF THE AREA HAVE BEEN MADE AND IT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THIS ISSUE IS RESOLVED
ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. ))
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Brown had been traveling with about a dozen top American executives
exploring business possibilities in the Balkans.
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UNABOMBER

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A partial bomb and diagrams on how to make bombs.
Federal law enforcement sources say agents have found those items in Ted
Kaczynski's Montana cabin.
They're trying to build a case against him in the Unabomber investigation.
Officials today plan to charge him with one count of manufacturing a bomb.
Manuel Gallegus has more in this report.
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IN Q=Theodore Kaczynski is in
SUPER=03-Lincoln, MT;
SUPER=03-Glenville, NY;
SUPER=01-Patrick Mcintosh/Former Classmate;
SUPER=01-Manuel Gallegus/Reporting;
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((
THEODORE KACZYNSKI IN IS JAIL...TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
SO THAT HIS CABIN COULD BE SEARCHED. HE IS THE PRIMARY SUSPECT IN THE DEADLY
UNABOMBER ATTACKS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE OVER THE PAST 18 YEARS.
KACZYNSKI..SEEN HERE IN A 1962 HARVARD YEAR BOOK PICTURE IS A CHICAGO
NATIVE.RELATIVES GOING THROUGH SOME WRITINGS AT A HOUSE HE LIVED IN TIPPED
OFF AUTHORITIES.
KACZYNSKI'S MOTHER AND HIS BROTHER..WHO CALLED THE AUTHORITIES DID NOT TALK TO
REPORTERS THIS MORNING AS THEY LEFT THEIR HOME IN GLENVILLE, NEW YORK.
BUT THE FORMER HEAD OF THE UNABOMBER TASK FORCE IS TALKING ABOUT KACZYNSKI'S
CAPTURE.
LOUIS BERTRAM/FORMER FBI INVESTIGATOR
I'M JUST PLEASE THAT HE IS....IN CUSTODY.
THEDORE KACZYSNKI IS DESCRIBED AS A LONER..VERY QUIET AND SHY BY THE PEOPLE
WHO LIVE IN THE SMALL TOWN OF LINCOLN...A FORMER HARVARD CLASSMATE OF
KACZYNSKI REMEMBERS HIM THIS WAY.
NOTHING SEEMED ANGRY TO US OR TOWARDS US.. I THINK HE WAS JUST SHY--THAT'S MY
IMPRESSION ALTHOUGH STRANGELY SO.
MANUEL GALLEGUS STANDUP.))

FREEMEN

The Freemen militia group may be even more dangerous than previously
thought.
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SUPER=03-Garfield Co., MT;

The F-B-I has learned the group has ties to a religious cult.
Known as the Chaney Family, the cult believes in polygamy and child
marriage.
At least two children are known to be on the ranch.
The thought of children at risk is putting more pressure on the F-B-I to end
the standoff, now in its eleventh day.
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Serial-Molester

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The Texas parole board says the state has no choice but to release convicted
child molester Larry McQuay (muh-KWAY') from prison.
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SUPER=03-Huntsville, TX;

Parole officials say he has done his time.
McQuay's case has sparked community anger -- especially since McQuay has
said he will strike again and might kill this time.
McQuay now says he made the threat to draw attention to his plea
for castration at public expense.
He says he's still willing to have the procedure, but wants to rejoin
society, get married and lead a normal life.
The parole board says McQuay will likely be released on Monday.
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Still to come on News 7,
A prayer vigil takes place at this hour in Downtown Roanoke,
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and a jury rules in favor of a former spine surgeon in the first of several
malpractice suits to make it to court.
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Backhoe-Ax

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The man killed in a backhoe accident in Christiansburg yesterday has been
identified as 65 year- old Paul Henry Lephew of Salem.
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Lephew was one of three men repairing the vehicle at an industrial machine
repair shop on Roanoke Street.
The backhoe rolled and crushed Lephew to death.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating.
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Tazwell-Ax

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A Roanoke teen is in critical condition after being hit by a car.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday;

The accident happened yesterday afternoon in the 600- block of Tazwell
Avenue.
Sixteen- year- old Charles Wright was attempting to cross the street when he
was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Lieutenant R- A Bower of the Roanoke Police Department says the driver of
the car was not speeding-- and no charges have been filed.
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Korsh

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Spine Surgeon Dr. Eric Korsh claims a victory in the first medical
malpractice suit to make its way to court.
Connie Stevens has the story.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke/Yesterday; :00
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SUPER=01-John Jessee/Defendant's Attorney; :20
SUPER=01-Dan Frith/Plaintiff's Attorney; 1:01
SUPER=90-Defense Videotape; 1:26
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OUT Q=CS. News 7.
(( Patrick Brunson's case against Korsh centered around his claims that the
doctor, then with Lewis Gale Clinic's Virginia Spine Center-- told him he had
to have bone fusion surgery using pedicel screws-- or he'd be paralyzed.
With the surgery, though-- he'd be pain-free.
Dr. Korsh denies making any such promises.
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((JOHN JESSEE/DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY:
IT WOULD CERTAINLY BE MY HOPE
THAT THIS WOULD LET OTHER PEOPLE KNOW THAT DOCTOR KORSH DID NOT DO THINGS WRONG
IN THIS INSTANCE. AND THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO UNDERSTAND THE FULL
MAGNITUDE OF WHAT GOES ON IN SPINE SURGERY AND UNDERSTAND FROM THE EXPERTS WHO
TESTIFIED THAT DOCTOR KORSH'S CARE
AND TREATMENT AND THE WORK THAT HE IS DONE IN SPINE SURGERY IS NOT ONLY STATE
OF THE ART. BUT SUPPORTED FROM
EXPERT WITNESS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.
AND I THINK THAT WILL BE THE CASE IN EACH OF THESE MATTERS AS THEY GO FORWARD.
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And there are other cases-- former patients of the doctor's who claim he
made the same guarantees to them.
The jury wasn't made aware of the allegations, or the other lawsuits-- and
Brunson's attorney says he doubts this case will have much impact on future
claims.
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((DAN FRITH/PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY:ALL THE CASES ARE GOING TO HAVE TO BE TRIED ON
THEIR OWN. AND THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PROCEED OR FAIL ON THE MERITS OF EACH
CASE. I DON'T REALLY THINK THIS SETS A PRECEDENT OF HOW OTHERS WILL BE HANDLED.
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Both sides speculate that the relationship between Brunson and Korsh may
have had some impact on the jury.
The two were friends, until a horse venture went under-- Korsh eventually
dropped a lawsuit against Brunson to recoup money-- before this suit was filed.
There was also this video that the defense hired a private investigator to
make-- in it, Brunson is seen working on his Copper Hill horse farm-- doing
just what he'd been saying he could no longer do.
Connie Stevens. News 7.))
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When News 7 returns, we'll tell you some numbers the operator WON'T be
giving out when you call,
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and two weeks ago it was a comet - last night it was a total lunar eclipse.
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King-Vigil

King was shot when he leaned over the balcony outside his room at the
Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
The death of the 39-year old civil rights leader sparked riots in Chicago,
Baltimore, Washington and Cincinatti.
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Today in Roanoke, a peaceful rememberance.
An hour long prayer vigil in honor of King started at noon at Lee Plaza in
Downtown Roanoke.
It's sponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
All are invited to attend.

Eclipse

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Another show stopper in the sky.
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East Coast residents were treated to a total lunar eclipse last night.
The moon had a red-orange glow as it passed into the earth's shadow.
This was the first total lunar eclipse on the Eastern seabord since December
19-92.
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Full-Moon

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One ideal place to watch the lunar eclipse would have been the Full Moon
Cafe in downtown Roanoke.
Every Wednesday, the cafe hosts open mic night for local bands, as well
as amateur singers.
Kimberly McBroom has the story.
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SUPER=03-Roanoke; :00
SUPER=01-Bill Woodson/Full Moon Cafe Owner; :22
SUPER=01-Mike Balkom/"Radar Rose"; :42
SUPER=01-Anastasia Moonie/"Radar Rose"; 1:11 Quick!!
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Wednesday's aren't usually known for abundant nightlife--
But at downtown Roanoke's Full Moon Cafe-- "Hump Day" is the busiest night
of the week.
Don't be fooled by its size-- this tiny watering hole can really pack 'em
in.
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((BILL WOODSON/FULL MOON CAFE OWNER: I THINK THEY JUST COME OUT TO LISTEN TO
THE GOOD MUSIC. THRE'S A LOT OF MUSIC LOVERS IN ROANOKE AND THEY COME OUT TO
HEAR THE DIFFERENT MUSIC. YOU NEVER KNOW WHO'S GOING TO SHOW UP. YOU NEVER
KNOW WHAT THEY'RE GOING TO SING. ))
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The main attraction-- impromptu musical performances by local bands and
individuals who feel moved to get up and sing.
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((MIKE BALKOM/"RADAR ROSE": BEER GIVES PEOPLE A LOT OF COURAGE. SO, THEY
WATCH OTHER PEOPLE COME UP HERE AND PLAY. AND A COUPLE BEERS LATER, THEY'RE UP
HERE PLAYING. ))
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And as far as musical styles-- anything goes.
From folk music to heavy rock-- to acoustic rock, like the local band,
Radar Rose-- which came up with the idea of open mic night.
The group also co- sponsors the event and provides all the instruments and
equipment.
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((ANASTASIA MOONIE/"RADAR ROSE": THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE THAT I KNOW FOR AREA
MUSICIANS TO COME HANG OUT, MEET OTHER PEOPLE, AND KIND OF NETWORK. ))
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Standup, if need it
And it's a place where at least on Wednesday nights, anyone can be a star.
Kimberly McBroom, News 7.))

Bell-Atlantic

The weather is one of the things you won't be able to ask your operator
about.
Bell Atlantic-Virginia is telling its regular operators to stop telling
callers the time of day, area codes for different cities and other information.
Instead, people who dial "0" and ask for information will be referred to
"4-1-1" directory-assistance operators -- where the callers will be charged
for the service.
A company spokesman says Bell Atlantic has to cut its costs.

Frito-Lay

Lynchburg is definitely not alone in its pursuit of Frito Lay.
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SUPER=@File;

The world's largest snack food company is considering it as the site of its
new food processing plant.
But in an interview on W-I-N-C Radio in Winchester Wednesday, a Frito Lay
spokesperson confirmed there are two other communities in the running.
The Dallas based company says it's taking its time choosing between
Lynchburg, the Winchester area, and Martinsburg, West Virginia.
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The comment was made to apparently end speculation that Frito Lay had bought
land in West Virginia.

Patrick-Henry

A Roanoke hotel has ended its affiliation with a national reservation agent.
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The Patrick Henry Hotel says it will NOT to renew its three year contract
with the Radisson chain.
The change took effect earlier this week.
The hotel's general manager says the move will not impact operations there.
The Patrick Henry employs about 100 people.
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In the end, the hotel says the number of customers Radisson brought in
didn't justify the cost of the affiliation.
The Patrick Henry Hotel has signed a contract though, with another
reservation service.

Stocks

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At noon the Dow was UP five points.
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Stick around -
In sports, Patrick has Winston Cup testing at Martinsville Speedway,
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and yesterday's Lacrosse match at Roanoke College was a match against coach and
player.
We'll show you who came out the winner.
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Testing

The Martinsville Speedway was hopping yesterday as nine Winston Cup drivers
tuned up for this month's Goody's 500.
Mike Stevens has more on the testing traffic jam at the half mile track.
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SUPER=03-Martinsville/Yesterday; :00
SUPER=@mike2; :11
SUPER=01-Jeff Gordon/Three Wins In 1996; :28
SUPER=01-Eddie Wood/Citgo Ford Crew Chief; 1:05
SUPER=01-Sterling Marlin/Driver - Kodak Chevrolet; 1:24
SUPER=01-Bobby Labonte/Pole Winner Last Spring; 1:40
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(( Sterling Marlin, DW, Michael Waltrip, Bobby Labonte and the man in black
headlined the menagerie of Ford and Chevy drivers turning hot lap at the track.
But wait a minute, that's not Earnhardt driving that black Chevy - thats'
Jeff Gordon.
((JEFF GORDON/THREE WINS IN 1996:))
Black cars and unusual parking spots were all part of the test. Darrell
Waltrip, who hasn't won in 3 years, but has 11 career wins at Martinsville
pitted his Chevy in Victory lane, hoping it can find its way back there on
April 21st.
His younger brother spent much of his time in the Wood Brothers Ford testing
brakes - something Martinsville loves to destroy.
((EDDIE WOOD/CITGO FORD CREW CHIEF:))
Having nine cars testing at the track on the same day is a rare occurrence,
but also a big advantage for the participants.
((STERLING MARLIN/DRIVER - KODAK CHEVROLET:))
((BOBBY LABONTE/POLE WINNER LAST SPRING:))
Stacy Compton, who hopes to make his Winston Cup debut at Martinsville also
took part in the testing session.
At the Martinsville speedway, Mike Stevens News 7 sports.))

Lynchburg coach and former Roanoke All-American Brett Smith was reunited
yesterday with his former coach, Roanoke's Bill Pilat.
The reunion goes sour though, as the Maroons get seven points from Keith
Wempe.
He scores four and has three assists.
The Hornets pull to within three, 9-6.
Brian Catney fires a shot past Roanoke goalie Chris Gordon.
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Maroon senior Billy Metz tallies four goals as well.
Roanoke goes to five and two while Lynchburg falls to one and nine.
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